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Leaving Government for the Private Sector – Part 1

Steve Blank

Reading how she moved in 2021 from CIA ops into a quantum technology company offered insightful career transition advice for those leaving her agency. Most of her lessons were applicable to any government employee venturing out to the private sector. Laura Thomas is a former CIA operations officer. You can move at exponential speed.

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Leaving Government for the Private Sector – Part 2

Steve Blank

Reading how she moved in 2021 from CIA ops to a quantum technology company offered insightful career transition advice for those leaving her agency. Most of her lessons were applicable to any government employee venturing out to the private sector. It provides governance and financial oversight to the company.

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Unlocking Efficiency by Harnessing Governance Technology for Your Community Bank Board

Board Effect

As a community bank board member facing a digital landscape that continues to rapidly evolve and impact the financial services industry, we are guessing you probably would like to position yourself as a tech-enabled decision-maker. Governance technology is an essential step toward the digital transformation of your board and organization.

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Towards Exceptional Community Healthcare: Best Practices for Board Governance 

Board Effect

Community healthcare volunteer board members play a crucial role in shaping the organization’s future and ensuring it delivers high-quality health services to their community. Technology and Governance The word “governance” stems from the Latin word gubernare , which means to steer or rule.

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Unlocking Success: Empowering Community Banks with Governance Management Software

Board Effect

While “data governance” may not be a term we hear that often, it has immense influence on how community banks and credit unions collect and utilize data to drive their operations. Community bank boards and senior executives use data to control, influence and regulate people, actions and events.

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Why The Government is Isn’t a Bigger Version of a Startup

Steve Blank

academia was engaged in weapon systems research for the Defense Department and intelligence community. One of the unintended consequences was that many of the academics went off to found a wave of startups selling their technology to the military. This article previously appeared in War On The Rocks. There was a time when much of U.S.

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Embracing Technology to Build an Effective Community Healthcare Board

Board Effect

As a board member of a community healthcare nonprofit, working within the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, you probably face a multitude of challenges that require problem solving and innovative solutions. Introducing governance technology can help improve your boards’ efficiency, communication, and clarity.